Death is coming

The closer death creeps up upon me the less I am able to understand the reasons for life or living.

Yes I have experienced a close family member dying and unlike television it takes decades to handle such a thing. To think I am going to put my family through such a thing when I finally leave is more horrific to me than the thought of death itself.

My life was and is still a learning experience but when all said and done what am I to do with all this accumulated learning over my lifetime if I just die. There is no logic or reason to this.

Long ago I became aware that the God story that is sold to the majority is just a nice story to give mankind with a message of a basic layout of how nice life could be if everyone followed these ideas. Not many in life do and if one thinks about it the good and evil structures actually depend on each other. The good that can be experienced in life is only understood as good when there is it's opposite to compare it to. This is not rocket science only common sense in reality. I am not saying we need to experience bad but understanding in it is needed to appreciate the great things many of us can have in our lives. From birth to death there are many ways mankind helps his fellow man. How many ways can you help?


Wednesday, November 23, 2011

An Interesting Insight Into Asian Zodiac Symbols

By Takamitsu Hairi


Zodiac symbols occupy a special place in the history of Japan. In fact the zodiac symbols are even considered important today. The zodiac symbols that we see today actually originated through the Chinese method of measuring time shifts on twelve units.

Method of dividing time and direction into various units and naming them with different animal names was imported to the Japanese culture. There are twelve units of this kind and it is believed that these units and the animals linked with each of them have a significant role in determining one's personality and character.

The rat is one of the most important zodiac symbols of Japan. People born in the rat zone are believed to be ambitious, honest,reliable and charming. Along with this they are considered to be perseverant and hard workers while being short tempered.

Believe it or not, you have sufficient potential for the success in life if you are born in the year of ox. You can inspire others also and lead them to success. Quick-witted, silver-tongued and patient - all these great qualities suit you.

People who belong to the tiger zodiac symbol are valiant, stiff-necked and are quickly responsive. Although they are usually deep thinking, they are able to easily soothe their closer ones. However they tend to be self-serving.

The Rabbit is considered to be extremely fortunate. Smooth talking is the over riding personality trait of the people born in the year of the rabbit. They are also considered to be ambitious, talented, detached and honest. They are also regarded as trust worthy and are admired by others.

Dragon is believed as a remarkable one among the Japanese zodiac symbols. It represents all good qualities including health, tenaciousness and bravery. People with this symbol are believed to be sensitive also.

Snake stands for intelligence, deep thinking and rare speaking. People born in the snake zone considered to be determined and money-wise.

Those own horse as their zodiac symbol are usually successful in their financial life in the opinion of Japanese belief. Quick-wittedness and proficiency play a good role in their success. Most of them are conversational, short-tempered and and appear to be nervous also.




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Share Valuable Sermons to the Youth to Increase their Awareness

By Joseph Advincula


One crucial factor to consider these days is to provide the new generations with useful sermons for them to follow. Despite giving the best to educate these young folks, it is somehow challenging to bend their minds on what they experience. There are numerous negative issues and these include violence and illegal sexual activities. Most parents are becoming disappointed due to the increasing numbers of crimes about teens using prohibited drug elements. They as well go through different innovative materials, which influence their lifestyles. These young folks now appreciate many invented digital items like cameras and mobile phones.

As parents to these teenagers, it is best not to allow them overlook their faith because of these advancements. The next few paragraphs are useful guides to make sure these teenagers will listen to sermons.

It may not be favorable if you will act too serious when speaking, learn to inject some jokes. If you want to determine if they are curious on what you say, try to entertain them. When you are sharing your evangelical thoughts with these young adults, think of interesting things. Prior to starting the discussion, you can actually permit these young individuals to enjoy a short amusing video. In addition, the video ought to represent something relevant to the lecture. These young folks likewise need to reveal their intellect by means of providing useful skills when it is necessary. This will give you time to evaluate the kind of relationship they will develop.

The next important move is let these young individuals reveal the latest technology or innovation. While you converse with these teenagers about sermons, make sure to spend time to explain other topics like science. Share to them about the influence of the online world these days to the human beings. You must also think of offering free bible verses to other people using an online discussion board. One more strategy is to make a fun page using Facebook to have new members. By doing this, you are giving them chances to express their thoughts. It is always a good way to make sure that your members are receiving updates. To make sure that they are willing to cooperate, let them reply through your email also.

In addition to educating them about sermons, it is also necessary to spend time talking about altar calls. Once you do this, make sure to notice how they react to the discussions. Unfortunately, you may find teenagers who will never show their actual faith in front of many people. Right before giving your final message to them, guarantee that you imparted them the good news of the Lord. On the other hand, go on in providing them valuable tips.

The good news that that there are teens to spend them offering their services through the different projects of the church. Probably the most important suggestion is to let them live putting God in the center of their hearts.




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